English Explanatory Dictionary

banjo hitter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. a batter who lacks power, usually hits bloop singles, and would have a low slugging percentage.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

banjo hitter banjo hitters

Etymology

From the twanging sound of the batter's swing, like that of a banjo.

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